About.

The finca started 40 years ago as a citrus plantation when Paul Trussart left his native country Belgium, looking for land to materialize his wild agricultural dreams. Fast forward to today, only few of these trees exist, with the lessons that all of these experiences brought.​

Just 2 years ago, the Finca started re-focusing on a broader vision that can be synthesised as a life's celebration, or what the Inga people call "Suma Kaugsai": "The Sacred Art of Good Living".

The place is a homage to beauty, and to the life of our mother and grandmother, Jackeline Locufier.

Key Stats.

Year founded

1981

Size of project site

8 hectares

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English
  • French

People on site

1 - 30

Dry season

December to May

Wet season

May to November

Living Conditions.

Sleeping

  • tent camping
  • shared rooms
  • private room

Vegetarian Food

  • communally cooked meals

Internet

  • slow: emails only

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